Paul is a licensed professional counselor who earned his master’s degree in clinical counseling from Wichita State University. Paul is a life-long learner who also holds four other college degrees. He earned an MBA from Friends University and from Wichita State he earned three bachelor’s degrees including a BA in Psychology, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and a BGS in Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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Paul has been a helper of people much of his adult life. For 10 years he worked with incarcerated youth as a volunteer at the Sedgwick County Juvenile Facility. Twice per week Paul and friends engaged the youth in such things as basketball, games, group discussions, and on Sunday morning a church service for those youth who wished to attend. And on Christmas morning, Paul’s group cooked a hearty breakfast for and presented gifts to the youth.

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Also, for 10 years, Paul mentored at-risk boys through Youth Horizons, a 30-year non-profit in Wichita. Paul is also a founder and an active member of River Community Church where for several years he was the young adult group leader.

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Having overcome numerous hardships in life, Paul can relate to suffering people. He has a heart to help people who are dealing with such things as depression, anxiety, purpose, or painful loss.

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Paul enjoys pickleball, swimming, and spending time with family and friends, which includes his 14-year companion Layla, a Cockamo (Cocker Spaniel/American Eskimo mix).

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Professional Affiliation: American Counseling Association